Delhi By Locals (DBL) is a travel company that, as the name suggests, offers travellers an immersive experience of the grand old city of Delhi through tours conducted by locals.

The company offers a variety of tours focused on culture, food and buot heritage of Delhi and nearby places, like Agra. While it does offer some multi-day tours, like the 8 to 12 days Rajasthan Tour, Delhi city tours are its staple. Here, it offers walking, bike and auto-rickshaw tours. The tours range from an evening food tour of Old Delhi to an early morning tour of New Delhi.

The company ensures 50% of its profits go to its sister organisation, an NGO called Learning By Locals that aims to empower and educate youth and minorities.

Price: Depends on the tour and whether it is a group tour or a private tour. The Old Delhi Group Tour, for instance, costs Rs 1,900 per person.

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Delhi By Locals (DBL) employs locals and showcases the culture and heritage of Delhi to travellers. It especially employs youth from financially troubled backgrounds, teaches them English, and helps them imbibe important practical and professional skills. It has a sister organisation, an NGO called Learning By Locals that aims to empower and educate youth and minorities. 50% of DBL's profits go to Learning by Locals so as to keep giving back to the community. The tour company also encourages travellers to use as little plastic as possible.

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The Outlook Responsible Tourism Initiative has been rallying to protect and preserve India’s heritage, be it a monument or an art form, an endangered bird or a musical tradition, out in the countryside or in our own backyard.